I just grabbed a westy 32" (updated)

[Powermoloch]

It's huge !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! looks f'in great on games too (pc)

It's a westinghouse 32" with dvd combo. I got it recently from bestbuy...for $ 899 w/ 36 months w/ out interest (helps out the payment XD).

I'm using the native resolution, set @ 1360x768 (recommended)

BestBuy WestingHouse 32"

sorry...my camera sucked

overall view...clutter FTL

Oblivion 1

Oblivion 2...lol that legion soldier looked stoned.

 

[SpeedZealot369]

pics?

 

[Polish3d]

What res?

 

[evenmore1]

How much was it? What resolution? Widescreen?

I hope you aren't too close to the monitor

 

[Powermoloch]

Originally posted by: SpeedZealot369
pics?

UPDATED !! :evil:

 

[Avalon]

Blurry pics!

 

[Lord Evermore]

That's a terribly low resolution for such a huge screen. Only good for TV-watching distances, not desktop use. Gigantic pixels. So you got a huge screen that can't show even as much resolution as most widescreen 19 inch models, and you have to sit so far away to keep the pixels from seeming huge that it ends up having the visual size of a 19 inch that you sit closer to.

I assume there are other features that make this a tremendous bargain (considering a DVD player costs 20 bucks these days)?

And why is the 2 in 32 so much more important than the 3 on the sticker?

I like the open bottle of water sitting on a tilted and apparently slick surface.

 

[Powermoloch]

Originally posted by: Lord Evermore
That's a terribly low resolution for such a huge screen. Only good for TV-watching distances, not desktop use. Gigantic pixels. So you got a huge screen that can't show even as much resolution as most widescreen 19 inch models, and you have to sit so far away to keep the pixels from seeming huge that it ends up having the visual size of a 19 inch that you sit closer to.

I assume there are other features that make this a tremendous bargain (considering a DVD player costs 20 bucks these days)?

And why is the 2 in 32 so much more important than the 3 on the sticker?

I like the open bottle of water sitting on a tilted and apparently slick surface.

yes..the resolution is a bit bothersome to me. I got used to with the 1600x1200. I practically lost 50 % of room .

But playing games on this screen is awesome !!!!!!!

 

[malG]

1366 x 768 pixel resolution = :thumbsdown:

I rather use my 2407WFP 24" anyday.

 

[vhx]

Virtually all 32" LCD TV's are 1366x768, so it's not like he bought the wrong thing. I'm considering getting a new TV in the future w/ an HDMI connection for future use. Hmmmm....

 

[GreenMonkey]

Size > resolution for gaming

I'd play games on my 800x600 DLP projector at 100" any day over my 24" CRT @ 1920x1200

 

[Lord Evermore]

Originally posted by: vhx
Virtually all 32" LCD TV's are 1366x768, so it's not like he bought the wrong thing. I'm considering getting a new TV in the future w/ an HDMI connection for future use. Hmmmm....

The problem is he appears to be using it as a desktop display, sitting 2 feet in front of it maybe. Might be fine for gaming and watching TV/DVD but it's crap for desktop use.

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: Lord Evermore

Originally posted by: vhx
Virtually all 32" LCD TV's are 1366x768, so it's not like he bought the wrong thing. I'm considering getting a new TV in the future w/ an HDMI connection for future use. Hmmmm....

The problem is he appears to be using it as a desktop display, sitting 2 feet in front of it maybe. Might be fine for gaming and watching TV/DVD but it's crap for desktop use.

Even the 1080P sets are too low for serious desktop use IMO, though the line does start to blur there.

1366x768 is simply terrible for desktop use - Even the lowly 1280x1024 displays have a nearly 25% advantage in pixel count.

Viper GTS

 

[JackBurton]

Dude, that is awful looking.

 

[blckgrffn]

games on huge LCD FTW!

I played tons of games on my 800*600 DLP projector with a ~100" screen. Can't wait to go back, actually. Stupid town house!

Nat

 

[5150Joker]

Originally posted by: Powermoloch
It's huge !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! looks f'in great on games too (pc)

It's a westinghouse 32" with dvd combo. I got it recently from bestbuy...for $ 899 w/ 36 months w/ out interest (helps out the payment XD).

I'm using the native resolution, set @ 1360x768 (recommended)

BestBuy WestingHouse 32"

sorry...my camera sucked

overall view...clutter FTL

Oblivion 1

Oblivion 2...lol that legion soldier looked stoned.

Congrats, I got a 37" 1080p Westy and I'm loving it! Westinghouse makes some awesome LCD/tv sets.

 

[APCOR]

There is something to be said for gaming on a huge screen even at lower res. The first time I played doom and HL2 on my 27 incher I was blown away at 1280x1024. The sheer size of the picture will suck you in and no screen shot will do it justice. I am sure it is a nice pic even @1366x768. Give it time though and you will eventually seek a higher res. Wanting a top res and pic quality will naturally drive an upgrade a year ot 2 from now.

Congrats and enjoy then plan on a dell 3007 or whatever better model is out there next go around.

 

[Powermoloch]

Originally posted by: Lord Evermore

Originally posted by: vhx
Virtually all 32" LCD TV's are 1366x768, so it's not like he bought the wrong thing. I'm considering getting a new TV in the future w/ an HDMI connection for future use. Hmmmm....

The problem is he appears to be using it as a desktop display, sitting 2 feet in front of it maybe. Might be fine for gaming and watching TV/DVD but it's crap for desktop use.

I don't see a problem to that

I'll be planning to use this monitor for my first build (in a box in a moment) and use my 2007FP later on. Until......When I get a room again

 

[Powermoloch]

Originally posted by: APCOR
There is something to be said for gaming on a huge screen even at lower res. The first time I played doom and HL2 on my 27 incher I was blown away at 1280x1024. The sheer size of the picture will suck you in and no screen shot will do it justice. I am sure it is a nice pic even @1366x768. Give it time though and you will eventually seek a higher res. Wanting a top res and pic quality will naturally drive an upgrade a year ot 2 from now.

Congrats and enjoy then plan on a dell 3007 or whatever better model is out there next go around.

well the good thing about going down in resolution....is better performance :thumbsup:

 

[Todd33]

I play on my 42" 1080P Westy from about 6' back on a recliner. HTPC FTW.

 

[saymyname]

With all due respect that looks like total crap. No thank you. I'm just not into gaming by projection or at low resolutions like that. Looks like Mike Tyson's Punch out as far as I'm concerned.

1920x1200 is much more my style.

 

[Roguestar]

Originally posted by: GreenMonkey
Size > resolution for gaming

I'd play games on my 800x600 DLP projector at 100" any day over my 24" CRT @ 1920x1200

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Fair enough, but you're losing out on lots of detail at that size. And you have to move your head to see other parts of the screen at that size. I prefer my 17" 1280*1024.

 

[blckgrffn]

Originally posted by: Roguestar

Originally posted by: GreenMonkey
Size > resolution for gaming

I'd play games on my 800x600 DLP projector at 100" any day over my 24" CRT @ 1920x1200

...

Fair enough, but you're losing out on lots of detail at that size. And you have to move your head to see other parts of the screen at that size. I prefer my 17" 1280*1024.

Obviously you have never seen this in action

Also, you sit 9-11' feet away in a recliner, with the home stereo system thumping. It is hard to beat, I had people in college come over to my place just to play through games like COD2.

Plus, the 6800GT that I was using at the time ran almost everything effortlessly at 800*600

Nat

 

[gramboh]

To me the optimal is the Dell 3007WFP, 30 inch is big and the res is huge, assuming you have quad SLI or Crossfire X1950XTX to power it.

 

[5150Joker]

Originally posted by: saymyname
With all due respect that looks like total crap. No thank you. I'm just not into gaming by projection or at low resolutions like that. Looks like Mike Tyson's Punch out as far as I'm concerned.

1920x1200 is much more my style.

Yeah because 1920x1200 on a crappy small monitor is fantastic! :roll: